Episode Title: "Kill Ari, Part I"
Original Air Date: 09/20/2005
The NCIS team reels in the aftermath of Kate's murder as Gibbs vows to avenge her death and finally get Ari. Rating: TVPG-LV
Rudolf Martin guest stars.
Writer: Donald P. Bellisario
Director: Dennis Smith
Air Date: 09/20/05Synopsis: While the NCIS team deals with Kate's death, Gibbs' determination to finally put an end to Ari's (Rudolf Martin) reign of terror mounts.
Members of the team must confront their emotions about Kate's violent death.
Cast: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum, Lauren Holly, Cote de Pablo, Sean Murray, Sasha Alexander, Rudolf Martin, Alan Dale, Pancho Demmings, Sasha Maxime, A.J. Tannen.
Director(s): Dennis Smith.
Producer(s): Donald P. Bellisario.
Writer(s): Donald P. Bellisario.
Air Date: 9/20/05 (TUESDAY)
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on CBS
Episode Title: "Kill Ari (Part 1)"THE NCIS TEAM REELS IN THE AFTERMATH OF KATE'S MURDER AS GIBBS VOWS TO AVENGE HER DEATH AND FINALLY GET ARI, ON THE THIRD SEASON PREMIERE OF "NCIS," TUESDAY, SEPT. 20
Cote de Pablo ("The Street") Joins the Cast as a Series Regular
Lauren Holly ("Chicago Hope") Joins in a Recurring Role
"Kill Ari (Part 1)" -- While the NCIS team deals with Kate's death, Gibbs' determination to finally put an end to Ari's (guest star Rudolf Martin) reign of terror mounts, on the third season premiere of NCIS, Tuesday, Sept. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Dennis Smith directed the episode from a script by the series' executive producer Donald P. Bellisario.
Lauren Holly ("Chicago Hope") joins the cast as the new Director of NCIS who has a romantic history with Gibbs. Cote de Pablo ("The Street") joins as a new NCIS agent that spars with Tony.
Though he has no concrete evidence that the sniper was Ari, Gibbs is haunted by the thought that the bullet that killed Kate was meant for him. As the team works to collect all the evidence they can in an effort to stop Ari, each of them is forced to confront their emotions about Kate's violent death. Meanwhile, the director of NCIS informs Gibbs he will be leaving to take on a new position and introduces him to his new boss, Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly), a woman with whom Gibbs has a sordid past.
NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Leading this troupe of colorful personalities is NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched. Gibbs is a man of few words who only needs a look to explain it all. Working under Gibbs is Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo, an ex-homicide detective who may come off as the world's oldest frat boy, but whose instincts in the field are unparalleled. Joining them are forensic specialist Abby Sciuto, a talented scientist whose dark wit matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes, and NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field. Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who knows it all because he's seen it all, and he's not afraid to let you know. Internally, the NCIS team will have to band together and recover after suffering the devastating loss of Special Agent Kate Todd at the hands of a terrorist. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
NCIS is produced by Belisarius Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television. Donald P. Bellisario is the executive producer. Charles F. Johnson, Mark Horowitz and John Kelley are co-executive producers.
NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs: Mark Harmon NCIS Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo: Michael Weatherly Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard: David McCallum Abby Sciuto: Pauley Perrette NCIS Agent Timothy McGee: Sean Murray Ziva David: Cote de Pablo NCIS Special Agent Caitlin Todd: Sasha Alexander NCIS Director Jenny Shepard: Lauren Holly Ari Haswari: Rudolf Martin NCIS Director Tom Morrow: Alan Dale Gerald Jackson: Pancho Demmings Virginia State Police Officer: Sasha Maxime Mossad Agent: A. J. Tannen
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N C I S
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Mark Harmon [Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs]
Michael Weatherly [Special Agent Tony DiNozzo]
Pauley Perrette [Forensics Specialist Abby Sciuto]
Sean Murray [Agent Tim McGee]
And
David McCallum [Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard]
Co-Executive Producer
Chas. Floyd Johnson
Created By
Donald P. Bellisario
&
Don McGill
"Kill Ari (Part I)"
Special Guest Stars
Sasha Alexander [Special Agent Caitlin Todd, RIP]
Rudolf Martin [Ari Haswari]
Guest Starring
Cote de Pablo [Officer Ziva David, Mossad]
Pancho Demmings [Gerald Jackson]
With
Alan Dale [N.C.I.S. Director Tom Morrow]
And
Lauren Holly [N.C.I.S. Director Jenny Shepard]
Music by Brian Kirk
Edited by Gregory Gontz
Production Designer Robert J. Bacon
Director of Photography William Webb
Producer David Bellisario
Producer Avery C. Drewe
Producer Mark R. Schilz
Consulting Producer Lee Zlotoff
Consulting Producers George Schenck
& Frank Cardea
Consulting Producer Gil Grant
Coordinating Producer Julie B. Watson
Co-Executive Producer Mark Horowitz
Co-Executive Producer John C. Kelley
Written by Donald P. Bellisario
Directed by Dennis Smith
TO BE CONTINUED...
Executive Producer
Donald P. Bellisario
Associate Producer Joshua Rexon
Story Editor Laurence Walsh
Story Editor Christopher Sibler [sic]
Co-Starring
A.J. Tannen Mossad Agent
Casting by Susan Bluestein, C.S.A.
and Camille St. Cyr
Unit Production Manager Mark R. Schilz
First Assistant Director Paul Snider
Second Assistant Director Robert Roda
Art Director Linda A. King
Set Decorator Lynn Wolverton-Parker
Property Master George Tuers
Production Sound Mixer Steve Bowerman
Hair Stylist Carla Dean
Make-up Artist Joe Hailey
Production Coordinator Sara Chaiken
Pre-Production Supervisor Susan Hollander
Stunt Coordinator Diamond Farnsworth
Special Effects Coordinator Larry Fuentes
Costume Supervisors Paul Dafelmair
Bruce Gareth Chen
Construction Coordinator Thom Schaefer
Transportation Coordinator Greg Nutt
Location Manager Peter Robarts
Script Supervisor Suzanne McRobert
Technical Advisors Leon Carroll, Jr.
Craig Harvey
Post Production Supervisor Richie Owens
Assistant Editor Thomas A. Passafiume
Post Production Coordinator John Klump
Casting Associate Jason Kennedy
Post Production Assistant Michael G.G. Kohl
Theme by Maurice Jackson
Matt Hawkins
Neil Martin
Music Editor Stephen M. Rowe
Assistants to the
Executive Producers Patty Sachs
Debra Mayfield
Leslie Elias
Jessie Coleman
Production Supervisor David Schiller
Production Accountant Ted Martinez
Main Title Design Thomas Cobb Group
Casting Executive Sheila Guthrie, C.S.A.
Sound Supervisor Greg Schorer
Re-recording Mixers Rick Norman
Ross Davis
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